By Erik Bacharach, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — A.J. Burnett signed with the Phillies with expectations of playing for a contender. But even with the ink still wet on his one year, $16 million contract, he began fielding questions about trade rumors with the Phillies ...
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Sandberg Hints at Less Playing Time for Howard
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies signed Ryan Howard to a five-year, $125 million contract extension in April 2010 partly because they believed making a deal more than a year before he hit free agency would become a bargain with fellow ...
Read More »Union Midfielder Pfeffer Added to Homegrown Game Roster
Report From Philadelphia Union NEW YORK – Midfielder Zach Pfeffer has been named to the 20-man roster for the inaugural Chipotle MLS Homegrown Game that will be played on Monday, August 4 at Providence Park in Portland, Oregon, the League announced ...
Read More »Flyers to Get Lots of National TV Exposure in ’14-15
Report From Philadelphia Flyers The National Hockey League and NBC today announced the television network’s national broadcast schedule for the 2014-15 NHL season, including telecasts slated for both NBC and the NBC Sports Network. The Flyers will be featured on ...
Read More »Utley Named ‘Heart and Hustle’ Winner Again
Report From Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — Chase Utley was selected as the Phillies’ winner of the Heart and Hustle Award, the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association announced Tuesday. The award, which “honors active players who demonstrate a passion for the game of ...
Read More »Papelbon’s Blown Save Leads to Extra-Inning Loss Vs. Giants
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — Scouts filled more than a dozen seats Monday to watch Cliff Lee’s return to the Phillies rotation. But just because Lee’s next start is Saturday, it does not mean the scouts have scattered. They remain ...
Read More »Eagles S Keelan Johnson Arrested for Assault of Police Officer
Philadelphia Eagles safety Keelan Johnson was reportedly arrested over the weekend in Tempe, AZ after allegedly assaulting a police officer. For more on this story, click here.
Read More »Lee Struggles in DL Return, Giants beat Phils
By Erik Bacharach, Phillies.com Monday night didn’t include the showcase performance the Phillies were hoping they would get from Cliff Lee. It didn’t include the home victory the Phillies have been starving for. In fact, all Monday night included was a ...
Read More »Sixers Rookie McRae Earns Summer League Honors
By Max Rappaport, Sixers.com Late Sunday evening, the NBA announced which players had received individual honors for their performances at the Samsung NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Washington’s Glen Rice, Jr. was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player, while nine ...
Read More »Temple Gets 4-Star CB Commit
Temple University’s football recruitment netted a big score Saturday when four-star cornerback Kareem Ali made an official commitment and de-committed from Maryland, according to school officials. A Timber Creek, NJ, native, Ali was being recruited by such schools as West ...
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